machineing rim
#1 _Bomber Watson_
Posted 06 August 2006 - 07:44 PM
now i don't care about legality, no one will ever notice. what i'm asking is do you think this would be dangerous?? i cant see where loosing that bit of metal will make a large diference, theres still a LOT of meat in these rims. my mind frame is if i just keep an eye on them to make sure they don't start cracking, i should be right.
the reason i'm asking here is, has anyone tryed this, and who thinks its highly dangerous, and who agrees that it shouldent be a real drama? the car isnt a frequent streeter, very rare actualy.
#2
Posted 06 August 2006 - 08:10 PM
ie if you talking machining the hub of the rim to reduce back spacing,
well one; your wheel nuts will need spacing/shortening,
two; how do you monitor a rim for cracking, travelling ar 110Kp/h?
Edited by ALX76, 06 August 2006 - 08:11 PM.
#3
Posted 06 August 2006 - 08:17 PM
Only if he is using closed nuts or sleeved mag nuts.well one; your wheel nuts will need spacing/shortening
To get some more helpful advice:
What style wheels?
What material around the hub?
What kinda wheelnuts you use?
I take it these aren't the Volvo wheels if they are HG offset.
EDIT: Whoops they're hotwires, excuse me ^
Yes, I tend to agree. Hotwires do have a lotta meat around that section so I don't see a problem with it. Keep in mind things like the finishing surface after machining determining its ability to handle prolonged stresses etc. If I went ahead with it I would definately be keen on polishing the area you worked with thoroughly. The last thing you want is to finish off with a nice strong wheel but find that a rough surface will make it fail a few years down the track.
Talk to some pro's. Fitters and Turners etc.
Do you have a machining place in mind already? I'd want to talk to anyone with experience in this field.
Alternatives include:
Super 80's flaring job on front guards, hah!
This obviously isn't the best place to ask, but the start of your message indicates that you realise that already
That's the best I can come up with anyway. Good luck
Edited by Heath, 06 August 2006 - 08:24 PM.
#4 _Herne_
Posted 06 August 2006 - 08:41 PM
Cheers
Herne
#5 _Bomber Watson_
Posted 06 August 2006 - 09:39 PM
i'm just trying to decide if it will be safe or not. if i can get my camera going again i'll take some picks of the area.
i will be useing sleved mag wheel nuts, cutting a bit off the end won't hurt anything .
the other idea is if i get the wheel alignment boy to dial in a few degrees neg camber it might clear the guards, but will be squishy. about 10 degrees it will be no worries......
#6 _Herne_
Posted 06 August 2006 - 09:49 PM
Herne
#7
Posted 06 August 2006 - 11:08 PM
Do you really want to put hotwires on,seriously?
#8 _HB1200_
Posted 07 August 2006 - 12:39 AM
Saying that, I wouldn't recommend modifiying the rims as you don't know the design limits for the rim. Most alloy wheel manufacturers will have a standard thickness through the stud hole for any given offset. Departing from this could have unknown consequences.
HB1200
#9 _Hotrodder_
Posted 07 August 2006 - 11:53 PM
Get your hands on some new DBA discs to suit a P76, have them drilled to suit your torry bolt pattern (standard is ford pattern) and bolt them on with HQ -> calipers. You'll need some bearing adapters from CRS too. You will gain vented discs, and about 12mm less track, as the P76 discs locate the wheel in alot further than the torry ones. This was a very popular conversion 20 years ago, not so common these days as many have never heard of it. I guess Im showing my age a bit now.
#10 _Bomber Watson_
Posted 10 August 2006 - 09:18 PM
yeah have heard of this,but hadn't considered it yet. might think about it before i machene the rim
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